The D3300 is one of the best DSLR around for beginners and with the 15% off camera sale at jb hifi and the $50 cash back from Nikon you can pick one up for only $368.40 (Body Only) Cheapest i've ever seen. They are usually around $500. Hurry cos the 15% cameras deal ends on the 22nd of April!
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24.2MP DSLR Camera (Body Only) with EXPEED 4 Image Processing System, 11-Point AF, ISO 100-12800, 3" LCD monitor, Full HD video recording
Body Only
11-Point auto-focus
EXPEED 4 Image Processing System
Stretching it a bit with the "The D3300 is one of the best DSLR around" comment? I'd agree that in the 'body under $500' price range it is one of the best.